Kotaa: Mr Frank Asamoah, the Headmaster of the Kotaa Methodist Municipal Assembly School in the Berekum Municipality, has appealed for support towards the re-roofing of some of the classroom blocks. A downpour hit the Kotaa community and ripped up some classroom blocks, forcing the school children to study under trees.
According to Ghana News Agency, the rains, which accompanied a heavy storm, caused extensive destruction to property and structures in the farming community. In an interview at Kotaa, Mr Asamoah mentioned that the classroom blocks accommodating the form one, form two, and form three students were the worst affected. He noted that the damage had significantly slowed down academic work, expressing concern over the destruction of several textbooks and other teaching and learning materials, and appealed for assistance.
Mr Kwasi Nketia, the Assembly Member for the Kotaa/Domeabra Electoral Area, also highlighted damages caused by the rains, stating that the public toilet in the area had been badly affected. He reported that some compound houses in the community were also affected, displacing many residents who are currently staying with their relations and friends. He added that he had reported the incident to the Berekum Municipal office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and is awaiting their response.
Mr Nketiah appealed to NGOs, wealthy individuals, religious organisations, and corporate bodies to come to the aid of the affected people.
